Output Protection Clause Samples
The Output Protection clause establishes requirements to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of digital content when it is transmitted to external devices or outputs. Typically, this clause mandates that any device or software handling protected content must use secure output methods, such as HDCP for video or similar technologies, to ensure that the content cannot be easily intercepted or pirated. By enforcing these technical safeguards, the clause helps content owners maintain control over their intellectual property and reduces the risk of unauthorized duplication or distribution.
Output Protection. For playback of Qualifying Movies in HD over an output on a Permitted Device, an HDCP connection must be established; provided that if an HDCP connection cannot be established, the playback of Qualifying Movies over an output on a Permitted Device must be limited to a resolution no greater than SD. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an HDCP connection does not need to be established in order to playback Qualifying Movies in HD over a DVI output on any Permitted Device that is a personal computer manufactured on or before the later of: (i) 12/31/2011 and (ii) the DVI output sunset date established by the AACS LA. In addition, with respect to the playback of Qualifying Movies in HD over analog outputs on Permitted Devices that are manufactured after 12/31/2011, Apple shall either (i) prohibit the playback of such HD content over analog outputs on all such Permitted Devices or (ii) ensure that the playback of such content over analog outputs on all such Permitted Devices is limited to a resolution no greater than SD. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement, if Apple is not in compliance with this Section, then, upon CDD’s written request, Apple will temporarily disable the availability of Qualifying Movies in HD via the Online Store within thirty (30) days following Apple becoming aware of such non-compliance or Apple’s receipt of written notice of such non-compliance from CDD until such time as Apple is in compliance with this Section; provided that (i) if Apple is not in compliance with this Section solely in relation to non-Apple-branded Permitted Devices, then Apple may only disable the availability of Qualifying Movies in HD via the Online Store for such Permitted Devices and (ii) if the basis for non-compliance under this Section is a third party hack to HDCP, CDD may only require Apple to temporarily disable the availability of Qualifying Movies in HD via the Online Store if CDD requires all other DHE Providers that are distributing such titles in HD on a DHE basis to suspend such distribution. In the event that Apple becomes aware of non-compliance with this Section, Apple shall promptly notify CDD thereof; provided that Apple shall not be required to provide CDD notice of any third party hacks to HDCP. The foregoing shall constitute Apple’s sole obligation and CDD’s sole remedy from Apple in the event that Apple is not in compliance with this Section.
Output Protection. 1. The DRM Technology will enable output protections on end users’ devices in accordance with mutually agreed upon usage rules, provided that the DRM Technology will enforce output protection rules only on devices that support such output protection.
2. Google will make commercially reasonable efforts to keep the DRM Technology current with the latest available output protection technologies as they become commercially available to the extent that the user experience is not degraded and content protection is enhanced.